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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,026.32, 12,040.44 and 3,407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,026.32, 12,040.44 and 3,407.76 is: 5,112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,026.32 : 12,040.44 = 3,407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,026.32/12,040.44 = 3,407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,026.32x = 12,040.44 × 3,407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,026.32x = 41,030,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,929.81/8,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.05

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